My first visit to Terminal Amanjaya was about nine months ago. While some people had condemned this terminal as “yet another white elephant”, there’s no denying that it has its purpose, serving the community well in this area. Since its opening in October, 2012, until today, passengers here are given RM5 promotional voucher. For further information about this promotion, call 05-5267818.

front entrance

information counter

During my visit yesterday, the terminal, although modern, spacious and comfortable, was pretty quiet. I actually like the environment because it lacks the chaos and confusion of a busy express bus terminal but it is just too far away from my home. If the express bus terminal in Medan Gopeng is replaced with Terminal Amanjaya, I would strongly oppose. Hehe!

Hi, how can i go to the terminal bus amanjaya from hentian sri iskandar?? should i go to medan kidd 1st or got shuttle bus at sri iskandar that go to the terminal bus amanjaya?? if i have to go to medan kidd 1st, then which bus should i use?

Thank you so much for such helpful post!!
However May I ask further question if you were able to answer?

I plan to take bus from Medan Kid bus station to Amanjaraya terminal which you said its operated by Perak transit which cost about 2.3 RM and interval of 15 mins. Do you know where we can get the ticket or wait for the bus in Medan Kidd Bus station (because you only mention it at Amanjaraya).
Another thing, you have mentioned about the taxi rates to other cities in Ipoh, if I were to go to Best Western Hotel which I understand that I should count it as a rate to Kg. Ulu Kinta? or Bercham( thought that this city is only a few walk to hotel). We are budget traveller so I want to get the lowest possible rate if you wonder. Also, is there a bus from Amanajaraya to Ulu Kinta or around that area? If there is, which number of bus should I take or is there a specific website that I could check out?

I am not sure of the information you are seeking. On one hand, you say you are a budget traveller, but on the other you are planning to go to Best Western Hotel? You can check out my post on Best Western Hotel here to see if it suits your budget.

Hi Emily, I’m planning go to genting highland from ipoh at 17 July 2015 (first day of moeslim happy new year). I would like to know where can I buy a bus ticket ? cause I can’t find it at http://www.busonlineticket.com or http://www.easibook.com. Kindly please inform to me where can i buy the bus ticket.

I took this timetable from a picture of this schedule at the counter office of Medan Kidd so I can’t vouch for its accuracy. lt was not easy getting information. I had to endure bad attitude and a waving off. Malaysia boleh! LOL

The return journey from Kampar to Ipoh is similar, give or take 10 minutes either times of above listed above.

Thanks for your info. I plan one day trip to ipoh this Friday (Hari Raya) and will go back at noon around 3pm, but not sure whether the bus operating hour will follow as usual or not (every 15-minute interval) during public holiday.

Hi Emily, just want to confirm if there is any express bus or coach from IPOH to Genting, and any phone number which I can call to book the ticket and check departure time. Plan to depart for Genting on 12 Nov 2015, Thursday.
Thank you in advance for your help.

I read all the messages where ppl are asking for information, directions & etc. to their destinations and am really impressed that you are able to answer them.
I would also like to ask u since this will be my first time to Ipoh. What is the taxi fare from Terminal Amanjaya to Hotel Le Metrotel? Any other cheaper options & directions?

Come across your website when searching for detail on Ipoh which my family will be visiting for first time. We will use Yo Yo bus (6 of us – 4 adults + 2 kids) from KLIA to Terminal Amanjaya. If we were to stay at Ibis Styles Hotel in ipoh, what is the best way to reach the hotel? Do we have to call for taxi or there is taxi stand to wait for taxi? How much roughly the taxi fare will be to the hotel.

Hope to hear from you soon and keep up the good work in maintaining your website active.

I live in Ulu Kinta / Tambun, an area where you don´t spot the famous 50plus years old “Omnibus” too often. They have no number and go from Tj. Rambutan to Ipoh Parade and also pass Medan Kidd. Roughly one every hour.

But there is something even more strange to spot on Jalan Tambun. But very rarely. It is a bus from Tj. Rambutan to Amanjaya! I promise it exists, maybe only a few times a day (or week, who knows). Also from the “Omnibus” company and also 50plus years old.

Hi Emily ,
I plan to go to Taiping during hari raya , but my ETS ticket will only reach Ipoh , may I know the cheaper way for me to get to Terminal Amanjaya so that I can take the blue omnibus to Ipoh . How far is the ktm station to Terminal Amanjaya ? And if the only way is taking taxi , how much does it cost ? Also wish to ask about the schedule of the bus to taiping , because this is my first time going to taiping . Hope for ur reply . Thank you so much 🙂

Hi Emily,
I just wanna know if there is any bus from medan kidd to Jalan Greentown, Ipoh since im going to Unikl rcmp in Jalan Greentown. Perhaps if there isnt any bus, what is the estimated fare from medan kidd to jalan greentown via taxi? Thankyou so muchh

I intend to drive to Amanjaya Bus Terminal and then take a bus to KL then fly to Singapore for few day. Is it safe to park my car in the car park for few day? Any other facilities that can allow me to park my car there for so long. Please advise.

Greetings from Hong Kong! Hope you had a nice weekend, wish you a great week ahead, and Happy Monday.

I’m planning a trip to Malaysia this coming month with my mother, comprising a two-night stay in Ipoh before we spend another four in KL.

As I’m googling about Ipoh’s commute to and from KL, accommodation, culinary not-to-misses and historic must-sees, being part of my trip-planning research, your blog is so high up among the search results that I felt compelled to at least get in and take a quick glance. It turns out that I’m still ploughing through your database – the term “blog” understated your writing’s value, utility and influence – and I’m even reaching out to you directly now!

My heartfelt congratulations on your most recent receipt of recognition of, and commendation on, your contribution to not just your hometown, but your homeland, as well as the promotion of cultural exchange by helping visitors navigate the city and appreciate its heritage and custom. What most impressed me is the breadth and depth of your database’s coverage, and more important, frankness and down-to-earth style as a humble and practical reflection of local, everyday life, which in turn reinforced its credibility and relevance.

Enough said – all straight from the gut though, I’ll now start bombarding you with some thoughts and questions of mine upon consultation of your database that I’ll be thankful for your advice on:

1. KL-Ipoh commute
1.1 Mode of transportation
I’ll probably take the shuttle from KLIA to Ipoh direct so as to defer vehicle-switching till after reaching Ipoh and as the KLIA Ekspres/Transit-KTM combination seems much costlier?

1.2 Bus operator
Apart from Yoyo and Star Shuttle that you mentioned, I saw Starmart Express whose fare is the lowest among all three – is it equally safe and reputable per your understanding?

1.3 Ticketing agent
I have so far come across easybook, redbus, busonlineticket, catchthatbus and myexpressbus, apart from the bus operators’ own website. (Starmart doesn’t seem to maintain its own) – which ones of them are credible and secure to place advanced booking as early as now?

2. Ipoh accommodation and intra-city commute
2.1 Choice of hotel
I’ll go for Cititel due to its proximity to major attractions and overall accessibility on foot to the old town area. Or should French Hotel be the better option as its comments are largely that it’s very close to the famous eateries around the old town area?

2.2 Amanjaya-downtown commute
If you agree Cititel is a suitable pick, is it right that we take 116 Perak bus from Amanjaya and get off at the Medan Kidd station? Or would Kompleks Yik Foong be the closer one?

3. Ipoh-KL commute
3.1 Mode of transportation
Assuming we stay at Cititel, due to its closeness to the rail station and relative fare (train vs. shuttle), I’m planning to ride on ETS to KL Sentral and then transit to the hotel in the capital city?

3.2 Ticketing
Assuming ETS makes sense to you, I can place an advanced booking for the train tickets ahead of time at the KTMB online ticketing site?

Sorry for the long-winding passage above and multiple-pronged questions, and thank you in advance, Emily, for your generous time and helpful remarks and instructions.

First of all, before replying to your multiple questions, I would like to advise you, as a traveller, to opt for something that is the most convenient, rather than the cheapest. Thus, my reply to you is not based on price but rather what I would personally take.

1. Bus shuttle is the best option. As for operator, I have only taken Yoyo and Star Shuttle but not Star Mart. Which service I opted for depended on the time I had to reach my destination. Of course, you have to allow for time to collect your luggage, washroom break, refreshment, etc. I cannot comment on the safety aspect of any company because I believe that they strive to provide to the best of their ability, but as you know, accidents do happen.

When it comes to buying tickets, I would buy directly from the company. However, I would like to state that I have not used their online ticketing service before and have only purchased my tickets at the counter.

2. Between Citidel and French Hotel, I would choose Citidel for its proximity to Ipoh Old Town and its attractions. Do also research on Le Metrotel Hotel. It is strategically located between Ipoh Old Town and New Town. Obviously, there are other accommodations as well but these three are approximately of the same class.

As for commute from Terminal Amanjaya, take the shuttle bus to Medan Kidd, then a taxi to your hotel. We do have ride hailing apps such as Uber, Grab and EZCab. Sometimes they give out discount codes. If you have not used these apps before, I have a promotional code for Uber which gives you RM3 off your first ride. If you need it, drop me a note.

3. Ipoh-KL commute
From Ipoh to KL, take the ETS. This is the official train website where you can buy your tickets. This is also where you can check schedule and fares.http://www.ktmb.com.my/ktmb_ui/

Have your ticket(s) printed out at the hotel or at the train station before boarding your train. Allow for time to queue up at the counter.

OR save your ticket(s) to your phone in PDF format. Only PDF is accepted.

Hope I have answered your questions fully. Feel free to ask if you need more information.